Endurance Events Industry News

May 12, 2023

Boulderthon running event launches crowdfunding campaign

The event series is giving people a chance to invest in the business through the SMBX marketplace, targeting a $124,000 investment.

May 9, 2023

Dublin Marathon introduces new category for non-binary runners

The move follows consultation with members of the running community and hopes to allow runners to compete ‘in a category that matches their identity’.

May 7, 2023

Flying Pig organizers go ahead despite thunderstorms

The race committee decided against postponing the race, favoring instead a "shelter-in-place" recommendation for athletes around the course.

May 5, 2023

Lazarus Lake aims to set “new standard” in virtual races

The Barkley Marathons race director and Backyard Ultra creator is basing his new 1,000-km challenge on a virtual course between New Orleans and Nashville.

May 4, 2023

Flying Pig updates age restrictions one year after 6-year-old participant controversy

The updated age policy specified runners must be at least 18 years old to participate in the full Flying Pig Marathon.

May 4, 2023

2024 TCS London Marathon receives more than half a million applicants

Next year's event has set the world record for the most entry ballots submitted to a marathon.

May 2, 2023

RunSignup explores expansion into Canada

The US leading all-in-one technology solution for races is seeking input from customers as they contemplate an expansion into the Canadian market.

Apr 25, 2023

RunSignup and Protecht offer races a new revenue source

Protecht's RegShield registration protection insurance makes it easy and profitable for races to offer convenient insurance to participants.

Apr 24, 2023

London Marathon in talks to help save cash-strapped UK Athletics

Other potential funders, including organisers of the Great North Run, are also thought to be open to assisting UKA, which lost £1.8m last year.

Apr 24, 2023

London Marathon 2023 attracts record number of participants

More than 48,000 runners took on the race from Greenwich to The Mall - up from 40,643 in 2022.

Apr 20, 2023

Boston Athletic Association responds to police racism allegations

In a statement shared on Twitter, President and CEO Jack Fleming said "we did not deliver on our promise to make it a great day for everyone."

Apr 20, 2023

UTMB announces pregnancy deferral program

UTMB has historically been criticized for regressive and unequal gender policies, such as a lack of a pregnancy deferral policy and unequal media coverage.